Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast
Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast is absolutely delicious for a family-friendly main dish that cooks in about 30 minutes! If you don’t have an Air Fryer, see the information below for cooking this pork loin roast in the oven.
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Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast is an extra-easy new recipe that I’m excited to share with you! And I’m crediting the pork loins that are such a bargain at Costco for my obsession with pork roast recipes! Everyone who likes pork for a main dish is going to love this easy way to cook it.
Kara and I both loved how this tasty roast pork turned out in the Air Fryer, and it was done in 30 minutes, FTW! And this Air Fryer Pork was so easy for a quick (and relatively inexpensive) main dish. If you’re an Air Fryer fan I hope you’ll try it!
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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- pork loin roast
- Olive Oil (affiliate link)
- Rosemary Garlic Seasoning
Do you need Rosemary Garlic Seasoning to make Air Fryer Pork Roast?
We loved the flavor from rubbing the pork loin roast with my Rosemary Garlic Seasoning. But if you don’t want to make that mix that’s a combination of sea salt, Cracked Rosemary, granulated garlic, coarse grind black pepper, and Spike Seasoning, just use any of those spices you have. You can also make this with any spices you prefer that are good on pork.
Air Fry Pork Roast compared to other methods:
The Air Fryer pork loin roast was a bit more chewy and slightly firmer than my favorite Instant Pot or Slow Cooker pork roast recipes, but equally delicious.
How low in carbs is this Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast?
This tasty pork recipe has zero carbs and it has 30 grams of protein per serving!
What Air Fryer did I use?
I love my Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven which is what I used for this recipe. This air fryer has a larger basket, which made it easy to fit a a pork roast. (Air fryer links are affiliate links. Use Air Fryer Recipes to see all the Air Fryer recipes on this site.)
What If You Don’t Have an Air Fryer?
My site has an early recipe for Pork Roast with Sage or Rosemary Herb Rub. If you’d like to use the ingredients for this recipe and cook it in the oven, you can find the cooking instructions for the oven at that printer-friendly link.
How to Make Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast:
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- Trim the pork roast, cutting off some fat.
- If your roast has a layer of fat over the top, cut that in slits.
- Rub the roast with olive oil.
- We rubbed the meat with Rosemary Garlic Seasoning, but you can use any kind of spice and herb mixture that’s good on pork.
- Be sure the roast is at room temperature when you’re ready to cook.
- Set Air Fryer to 360F/180C.
- Cook until the pork reaches 145F/60C on an Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link). We cooked it almost 30 minutes, but air fryers cook differently, so I’d check after 20 minutes.
- The fat got a bit dark, but even the darker parts tasted great when we ate it. (If you Air Fryer has different heights where you can put the tray, I’d use the lower slot next time.)
- Let the roast rest a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast hot, and the leftovers will also be good cold for sandwiches or to use in a stir-fry.
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:
The Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast recipe has zero carbs, and it would be delicious with any of these side dishes for an extra low-carb meal:
- Twice-Baked Cauliflower
- Greek Cauliflower Rice Bake
- Broccoli Gratin
- Curry Roasted Cauliflower
- Pan-Fried Broccoli with Pine Nuts and Parmesan
Want more low-carb Air Fryer recipes?
You can use 100 Keto Air Fryer Recipes to find more tasty Air Fryer ideas from around the web!
Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast
Kara and I loved this Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast when we tested the recipe, and this is perfect for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. pork loin roast
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 T Rosemary Garlic Seasoning (see notes)
Instructions
- Trim the pork roast slightly, cutting off some of the fat if there is a lot of it.
- If your roast has a layer of fat over the top, cut that fat crosswise in slits.
- Rub the roast all over with olive oil.
- We rubbed our pork with the same Rosemary and Garlic Herb Rub that we used for the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker pork roasts, but you can use any kind of rub or spice and herb mixture that's good on pork.
- Be sure the roast has come to room temperature when you're ready to cook.
- Set Air Fryer to 360F/180C. If your Air Fryer has multiple functions, be sure it is on Air Fry.
- If your Air Fryer has different heights where you can put the tray, I'd put it in the lower slot.
- Cook the pork roast until it reaches 145F/60C on an Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link). We cooked it almost 30 minutes, but I'd start to check after 20 minutes.
- The fat on ours got a bit dark, but even those dark parts tasted great when we ate it.
- Let the roast rest a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the Air Fryer Pork Roast hot for a tasty low-carb main dish.
- The leftovers will also be good cold for sandwiches or to use in a salad or stir-fry.
Notes
I really like this Rosemary Garlic Seasoning on pork, and I make it in batches to keep in the spice cupboard. But you can use the individual ingredients from that mixture or any rub or spice mixture that's good on pork.
Check out Pork Roast with Sage or Rosemary Herb Rub if you'd like to try making this in the oven.
Recipe created by Kalyn and Kara, inspired by earlier pork loin roast recipes and several recipes we consulted online.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 235Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 91mgSodium 52mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 30g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast is a perfect choice for low-carb or Keto diets, with zero carbs and 30 grams of protein per serving. And pork roasts are relatively lean these days, making this great for the original South Beach Diet as well.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe for Pork Loin Roast to cook in the Air Fryer (or oven) was first posted in 2020. It was last updated with more information in 2025.
10 Comments on “Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast”
That looks delicious!
Thanks, we really enjoyed it!
I don’t know exactly what the difference is between a convection oven and the Air Fryer, so I really can’t say for sure. But if you asked me to guess, I would think it would probably work. I would check it carefully the last part of the cooking time and use the Instant-Read thermometer to tell when it’s done.
Glad you are enjoying the recipes!
An air fryer is a convection oven 😊
Since the previous comment above, I have learned more about similarities and differences between Air Fryers and convection ovens, and here is the information from Google about that: “Air fryers are essentially mini convection ovens, but with some key differences. While they both use a fan to circulate hot air, the smaller size of the air fryer allows it to heat up faster and cook food quicker than a full-sized oven.”
How long to cook 31/2 pound pork roast
I can only guess, but probably 10-15 minutes more. Use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer to tell when it’s done.
I wish I could say for sure. I know the tenderloin is leaner and cooks more quickly (sounds like you already know that.) If you start to check sooner and don’t overcook I’m guessing it will work; I might google Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin to see if there are other issues besides the cooking time. I would start to check in 15 minutes, although it will probably take a bit longer. Let me know how it works!
Husband and I loved it! Definitely a keeper. So easy and flavorful!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!